Richard Proenneke
American pioneer and naturalist
Born
Died
2003
23 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
United States
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Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and worked as a carpenter and a meteorologist. In 1968, chose to live alone in the Alaskan wilderness, constructing a cabin and documenting daily life in a remote environment. Used film and writing to share experiences and observations about nature. The journals and films created during this period contributed to an understanding of self-sufficiency in the wild.
Built a cabin in Twin Lakes, Alaska
Documented life in the Alaskan wilderness
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